Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Training & development
Vision insurance
We’re seeking a creative, energetic, and collaborative MACTE/AMI/AMS Early Childhood Co-Lead Guide to join us for the 2024-2025 school year. The Guide will work with the rest of the teaching team (another Lead Guide and Assistant) to provide a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where self-direction is enhanced, independence is encouraged, and individuality is respected.
Ideal Candidates
Early Childhood 3-6 MACTE credential or Montessori training preferred; however, applicants in training or willing to complete training should also consider applying.
Previous Experience working in a Montessori classroom environment
Embrace a curriculum that embodies our founding ethos of People Care, Fair Share, and Earth Care
Skilled classroom manager, inspiring children to be their best selves and patiently coaching them through solution-finding processes
Collaborative and willing to work within a team; basic computer skills and knowledge of Google Workspace are appreciated.
Able to work between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily during our balanced year calendar; once hired, applicants can choose to increase base pay by working during our Session Break Camps
Interest or experience in farming, permaculture, outdoor education, or similar experience is a big plus!
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Compensation
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), health/dental/vision benefits, 401k (with pre-tax or post-tax contribution), Montessori professional development allowance, and tuition assistance for dependent children. The salary range for this position is between $40,000 and $58,000.
APPLY If you're interested in joining our school community, please send your resume and cover letter to the address below. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color (BIPOC), lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender diverse people are all strongly encouraged to apply. Our school community seeks to help each child build the adult of their future and engender respect for the differences of others doing the same. Part of this includes developing an appreciation for and building a community with those of different spiritual beliefs, cultural heritages, racial backgrounds, gender identities, economic backgrounds, and other affiliations. The land surrounding and supporting the school also inspires and informs our work as we guide the children to become global citizens and stewards of this land and our planet.
Gaurapriya Tester Head of School info@catskillmontessori.org